Bringing Fiber Broadband to Snyder: A Community Investment in the Future

Reliable, high-speed internet is no longer optional infrastructure. It is essential to how communities grow, compete, and stay connected.

That understanding is what brought Poka Lambro Telecommunications to Snyder.

Founded in West Texas, Poka Lambro has spent decades serving rural communities that are often overlooked by larger providers. Their focus has always been on long-term investment and making sure small towns have access to the tools they need to succeed.

Patrick Sherrill, CEO and General Manager of Poka Lambro Telecommunications, has built his career around supporting rural communities and helping them prepare for the future.That commitment aligned seamlessly with the Development Corporation of Snyder’s long-standing focus on proactive infrastructure investment and economic readiness. Serving as a connector between community needs and private investment, DCOS helped bring the right partners to the table, making fiber broadband a shared priority rooted in the understanding that high-speed connectivity is essential to economic development, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life.  

What stood out early on was not just Snyder’s need for fiber, but the leadership already in place. The community demonstrated a clear commitment to planning ahead and investing intentionally in infrastructure that supports sustainable growth.

Partnership with the Development Corporation of Snyder

Large infrastructure projects require strong collaboration.

From the beginning, the Development Corporation of Snyder played a key role in supporting the fiber broadband initiative. DCOS worked closely with Poka Lambro throughout the process, serving as a resource and partner focused on the long-term needs of the community.

Patrick noted that the leadership and engagement from the DCOS team helped move the project forward efficiently. He highlighted the support of the DCOS team as an important factor in the project’s progress.

For DCOS, broadband is foundational to economic development. Fiber supports local businesses, strengthens workforce opportunities, improves access to education and healthcare, and helps attract future investment. It also directly impacts the day-to-day experience of residents and families.

This project reflects DCOS’s commitment to smart, intentional growth that positions Snyder for long-term success.

What Fiber Means for Snyder’s Future

Through its work in rural communities across the region, Poka Lambro has seen how fiber broadband can create meaningful change.

Access to fiber supports business growth, allows residents more flexibility in where and how they work, and helps communities retain and attract talent. Students gain better access to learning, healthcare becomes more connected, and communities are better equipped to adapt as industries evolve.

For Snyder, these benefits represent more than improved connectivity. Fiber broadband provides a foundation for economic resilience and future opportunity.

Once the infrastructure is in place, the community has the ability to decide how to build on it and shape what comes next.

Looking Ahead

As the fiber build-out continues,  DCOS encourages residents and businesses to stay informed as new areas come online. The focus remains on a smooth rollout that serves the needs of the community.

This project represents a shared investment in Snyder’s future. Through strong partnerships, thoughtful planning, and a focus on long-term impact, Snyder is strengthening its infrastructure and positioning itself for continued growth.